How to Draw a Shark: Easy Step by Step for Kids

Want to learn how to draw a shark? This easy step-by-step shark drawing tutorial is great for kids, beginners, and anyone who wants to draw a simple great white shark.

Follow the drawing steps, watch the video, and print the shark drawing practice sheet to try it on your own. You only need paper, a pencil, an eraser, and something gray to color with.

As someone with a degree in art education, I love drawing projects like this because kids can start with just a few simple lines and build confidence as each part of the shark is added.

How to draw a shark step by step for kids with a gray shark drawing and free printable practice sheet. — Learn how to draw a shark with this easy step-by-step tutorial for kids.

Check out more fun things to draw, and if you love ocean activities, these shark coloring pages and ocean coloring pages are perfect to print next.

Supplies for Shark Drawing

You only need a few basic supplies to draw a shark:

Sketch Paper
Pencil
Eraser
Black marker or crayon for outlining
Gray marker, crayon, or colored pencil for coloring

Start with a pencil so you can erase if you need to. Once your shark drawing is finished, trace it with a black marker or crayon and color the top of the shark light gray.

Shark Drawing Practice Sheet

Use this printable shark drawing practice sheet to follow each step and then finish your own shark drawing. The light gray starter line in the “Your Turn” box gives kids a simple place to begin, while leaving plenty of room to complete the shark.

This is a helpful way to practice the drawing more than once, especially for classrooms, art centers, homeschool lessons, or a quiet ocean-themed activity.

Shark drawing practice sheet with four step-by-step boxes and a Your Turn area for kids to finish their own shark drawing. — Printable shark drawing practice sheet for kids with step-by-step drawing boxes and a Your Turn practice area.

How to Draw a Shark

Follow these easy shark drawing steps. Take your time and draw lightly with pencil first.

Step 1: Draw the Back, Fin, and Tail

Start with a long curved line for the shark’s back. Add the tall dorsal fin on top, then draw the pointed tail fin at the end.

First step of how to draw a shark showing the back, dorsal fin, and tail.

Step 2: Add the Head, Mouth, and Fins

Draw the shark’s head and lower body line. Add the mouth, eye, teeth, gill marks, and the large pectoral fin underneath.

Second step of how to draw a shark showing the head, mouth, teeth, eye, gills, and pectoral fin.

Step 3: Add More Fins

Add the smaller fins near the back of the shark. These extra fins help the shark look more complete and realistic.

Step 4: Finish the Shark by Coloring

Trace your shark with a black marker or crayon, then color the top of the shark light gray. Leave the belly white, just like a great white shark.

Finished shark drawing colored light gray on top with a white belly. — Learn how to draw a shark with this simple step-by-step guide!

Great job finishing your shark drawing! You can also add ocean waves, bubbles, or small fish around your shark to make a complete underwater picture.

Video Tutorial: Simple Shark Drawing For Kids & Adults

More Fun Drawing and Ocean Activities

If you loved learning how to draw a shark, try another easy drawing or ocean activity next.

These are fun activities to pair with an ocean unit, shark week, summer learning, or a simple afternoon art project.

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